Object of the Day

Dress Worn by Mary Wilson

March 6

Singer Mary Wilson, born on this day in 1944, was one of the founding members of the legendary Motown singing group The Supremes. This dress is part of a set worn by the trio of Wilson, Diana Ross, and Cindy Birdsong in 1966-67.

Dress worn by Mary Wilson

Data Source
National Museum of American History
associated institution
Supremes
maker
International Costume Co.
Date made
1966 - 1967
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Wilson
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
chiffon (overall material)
satin (overall material)
rhinestones (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 56 in x 16 in; 142.24 cm x 40.64 cm
overall: 56 3/8 in x 14 3/4 in x 3 1/8 in; 143.1925 cm x 37.465 cm x 7.9375 cm
overall, mounted: 58 1/2 in x 19 1/2 in x 11 in; 148.59 cm x 49.53 cm x 27.94 cm
Object Name
dress
Dress worn by Mary Wilson